gloria

BrE /ˈɡləʊrɪə/ AmE /ˈɡloʊriə/

noun en → es

1 HONOR/PRIDE [uncountable] B2

great praise and admiration given to someone who has done something very good or important, or the feeling of being praised in this way

gloria, honor, orgullo

  • in glory

Collocations glory days · to the glory of God

  • He fought for glory and honor.

    Luchó por gloria y honor.

2 SUCCESS [uncountable] B2

the success or achievement of someone or something, especially in a war or battle

gloria, triunfo, victoria

  • in glory

Collocations military glory · to win glory in battle

  • The army returned home in triumph and glory.

    El ejército regresó a casa en triunfo y gloria.

3 PRAISE [uncountable] C1

the praise or admiration that someone receives for doing something good or important, especially in religion

glorificación, alabanza, honra

  • to the glory of God

Collocations praise to the glory of God · the glory of God

  • They sang hymns in praise of God's glory.

    Cantaron himnos en alabanza de la gloria de Dios.

4 BEAUTY [uncountable] C1

the beauty or splendor of something, especially a place or view

gloriosa belleza, esplendor, magnificencia

  • in glory

Collocations the glory of the sunrise · the glory of nature

  • The sunset was a sight of great glory.

    El atardecer fue un espectáculo de gran gloria.

5 ACHIEVEMENT [uncountable] C1

the achievement or success that someone has gained, especially in a sport or competition

gloriosa victoria, triunfo, éxito

  • in glory

Collocations the glory of victory · to win glory in a competition

  • The team won the championship with great glory.

    El equipo ganó el campeonato con gran gloria.

6 HONOR [uncountable] C1

the honor or respect that someone receives for doing something good or important, especially in a religious context

glorificación, honra, reverencia

  • to the glory of God

Collocations honor to the glory of God · the honor of God

  • They built a monument in his honor and glory.

    Construyeron un monumento en su honor y gloria.

7 PRAISE [uncountable] C1

the praise or admiration that someone receives for doing something good or important, especially in a religious context

glorificación, alabanza, honra

  • to the glory of God

Collocations praise to the glory of God · the praise of God

  • They sang hymns in praise and glory.

    Cantaron himnos en alabanza y gloria.

8 SUCCESS [uncountable] C1

the success or achievement of someone or something, especially in a war or battle

gloriosa victoria, triunfo, éxito

  • in glory

Collocations military success · to win victory in battle

  • The army returned home with the glory of victory.

    El ejército regresó a casa con la gloria de la victoria.